- Springfield College is a private school while Westfield State University (Westfield State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Springfield College has more expensive tuition of $43,707 than Westfield State ($17,962).
- Springfield College has tighter acceptance rate of 69.89% than Westfield State (85.25%).
- Westfield State is larger with 4,702 students than Springfield College (2,921 students).
Springfield College View More Rivals | Westfield State University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #23 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Springfield, MA | Location | Westfield, MA |
| Known as | Westfield State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $43,707 | Undergraduate | $11,882 Massachusetts residents $17,962 out-of-state |
| $36,311 | Graduate | $6,475 Massachusetts residents $8,262 out-of-state |
| $26,331 | Financial Aid | $6,551 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 69.89% | Acceptance Rate | 85.25% |
| 25.05% | Yield | 27.07% |
| 1,190 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,921 | Total Students | 4,702 |
| 2,005 | Undergraduate | 3,943 |
| 916 | Graduate | 759 |
| 7 | Online Enrollment | 689 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $48,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,984) $7,468 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396) $8,300 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,724 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 190 Full-time 188 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 226 Full-time 234 Part-time |
| 553 Full-time 199 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 669 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $70,226 for Faculties $58,818 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,676 for Faculties $57,084 Part-time |